Verifying Signer's Identity - Notary Stamp
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In most states, a notary public may use any of the following methods of identification to verify the identity of the signer for notary services: 1) the signer must have a current identification card or other document issued by the federal or any state government that contains the photograph and signature of the signer; ...

Verifying a Signer's Identity - ProperSign
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Notaries are charged with the critical task of verifying the identity of signers, so spotting a fake ID is an integral part of notarizing documents.

Acceptable Forms of ID for Notary Services
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The primary duty of a notary public is to verify the identities of each signer on a document. This is done to protect against fraudulent acts that may ..

NOTARY PUBLIC MANUAL - Rhode Island
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2. Identify the signer through personal knowledge or an accepted form of identification.

Credible Witness Or Witnesses - American Society of Notaries
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The credible witness affidavit as a means of identification is for the client who is not personally known to the notary, has no form of identification and cannot be reasonably expected to obtain an acceptable ID card.